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Bird flu latest updates: New York City shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected
Yahoo News provides the latest updates on the spread of bird flu in the U.S., and its effect on rising egg prices and shortages.
Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found
The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live markets to voluntarily clean, disinfect and temporarily close.
Live poultry markets ordered shut in New York City due to avian flu outbreak
All live poultry markets in New York City and some of its suburbs were ordered Friday to close for a week after the detection of seven cases of avian flu, which has also hit farms nationwide, led to the slaughter of millions of birds and driven up egg prices.
New York Is Shutting Down Live Bird Markets After Finding Bird Flu
The order requires market owners to sell or otherwise remove all live birds and conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfection of their facilities—even if bird flu wasn't detected there. All markets must remain closed for five days after the cleaning to confirm they are free of the H5N1 bird flu virus so that the virus won't spread again when live animals are reintroduced.
Live poultry markets in New York City, suburbs shut over bird flu
Authorities in New York state have temporarily closed all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties after detecting bird flu at seven markets within the past week, according to a notice on Friday.
Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
NEW YORK — At least three and possibly up to 15 birds have died of avian flu at two New York City zoos, according to the organization that operates the facilities.
New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered a temporary closure of live-poultry markets after bird flu was detected in the outer boroughs of New York City. The order, signed by Hochul on Friday, requires the markets to close down between Feb. 7 and Feb. 14 as facilities undergo a complete disinfection process.
Live poultry markets in New York City, suburbs shut after bird flu detected
Authorities in New York state have temporarily closed all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties after bird flu was detected at seven markets within the past week, according to a notice on as authorities nationwide track the current bird flu outbreak,
New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected
Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be shut down for a week after seven cases of avian flu in poultry were found at live bird markets in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, state officials said Friday.
NYC bird markets close as avian flu found
Live poultry markets in New York City raced to sell off all their chickens and other fowl Friday after seven cases of avian flu were detected and state officials ordered markets in the metropolitan area to close for a week.
NYC closes all live poultry markets due to avian flu cases
Avian flu has hit farms nationwide, led to the slaughter of millions of birds and driven up egg prices, though officials say no cases have been detected among humans in New York.
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